Senate bill · S. 5089 (119th Congress)
Amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental services under the Medicare program
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Angela D. Alsobrooks (U.S. Senator for Maryland, Democratic)
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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental services under the Medicare program.
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Summary
Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2026 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services, including routine diagnostic and preventive services, basic and major dental services, and emergency care; dental prostheses are also covered. Currently, such services are excluded from Medicare coverage.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Senate Committee on Finance · U.S. Senate
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Cosponsors
2
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Full history
- Jul 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Jul 22, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Jul 22, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Jul 22, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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